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pattyfgd's review
5.0
The Inheritance
By: Jacqueline Seewald
Narrated by: Lili Dubuque
Intrigue Publishing, LLC
There is nothing like a good second chance romance with a good backstory. This one let's us take the chance with Jennifer. She finds out her grandmother has died, and instead of her mother inheriting the estate, she does...with a catch. She must live in the house for 2 years. While now a city girl with a child, she decides this would be the best decision. But after meeting her high school crush, Grant as gives her a ticket, maybe it isn't! Grant is not at all excited to have her back in town. But as things begin to happen to Jennifer and the house, his feelings and protectiveness come front and center. This story not only has the love element, but there is a family turbulence, and greed in the background that creates some chaos and suspense. Add in an additional love interest with Jennifer's best friend, and this will keep you listening!
Lili Dubuque does a wonderful performance. I love her voice, always sultry and expressive. She gives all the characters the perfect sound and makes for an entertaining listen.
https://adbl.co/2JX70KT
By: Jacqueline Seewald
Narrated by: Lili Dubuque
Intrigue Publishing, LLC
There is nothing like a good second chance romance with a good backstory. This one let's us take the chance with Jennifer. She finds out her grandmother has died, and instead of her mother inheriting the estate, she does...with a catch. She must live in the house for 2 years. While now a city girl with a child, she decides this would be the best decision. But after meeting her high school crush, Grant as gives her a ticket, maybe it isn't! Grant is not at all excited to have her back in town. But as things begin to happen to Jennifer and the house, his feelings and protectiveness come front and center. This story not only has the love element, but there is a family turbulence, and greed in the background that creates some chaos and suspense. Add in an additional love interest with Jennifer's best friend, and this will keep you listening!
Lili Dubuque does a wonderful performance. I love her voice, always sultry and expressive. She gives all the characters the perfect sound and makes for an entertaining listen.
https://adbl.co/2JX70KT
see_sadie_read's review
2.0
Not particularly original or well done. Characterization depends far too heavily on stereotypes. Names are used far too often in dialogue to feel natural, and names in the narrative are often first and last throughout the book, also not feeling natural.
There are two romances, where only one is needed. The first progresses only in that they clear up a misunderstanding from high school (one that was very obvious and persisted because they never spoke to one another again, despite being in the same class), but suddenly they're all marriage and babies. The second, which is unneeded, seems to exist only to put the woman in the far too overused position of choosing between her successful and hard earned career and the love of a good man. Nope, I've neeevvvvveeerrr seen that used in a book before. Nope, it's not trite and patriarchal. Nope, it doesn't piss me off every time I see it. Oh wait, yes it does.
I figured the villain out literally the first time they showed up in the novel. Literally the first time, it's that obvious.
All and all, a flop for me. The book does have a pretty cover though.
There are two romances, where only one is needed. The first progresses only in that they clear up a misunderstanding from high school (one that was very obvious and persisted because they never spoke to one another again, despite being in the same class), but suddenly they're all marriage and babies. The second, which is unneeded, seems to exist only to put the woman in the far too overused position of choosing between her successful and hard earned career and the love of a good man. Nope, I've neeevvvvveeerrr seen that used in a book before. Nope, it's not trite and patriarchal. Nope, it doesn't piss me off every time I see it. Oh wait, yes it does.
I figured the villain out literally the first time they showed up in the novel. Literally the first time, it's that obvious.
All and all, a flop for me. The book does have a pretty cover though.
wadezone's review
4.0
A very enjoyable story. I loved that the chapters are short since I have about 15 min a day to read a physical book versus listening to one. The story is fast pace and enjoyable.
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